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  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Portability
    2. Build Quality
    3. Body
    4. In The Box
    5. Ergonomics & Comfort
    6. Viewfinder
    7. Screen
    8. Menu System
    9. Built-In Lens
    10. Sensor
    11. Battery
  5. Photo General
    1. Photo Shooting Speed
    2. Photo AF-C Tracking
    3. Photo AF-C Center Point
    4. Photo Image Stabilization
  6. Photo Image Quality
    1. Photo RAW Dynamic Range
    2. Photo RAW Sharpness
    3. Photo RAW Noise
  7. Pictures Sample Gallery
    1. The Skate Park Picture
    2. The Polish Church Picture
    3. The Studio Picture
    4. The Stairway Picture
  8. Video General
    1. Video Features
    2. Audio
    3. Video File Format And Compression
  9. 4k Video
    1. 4k Video Frame Rate
    2. 4k Video Internal Recording
    3. 4k Video Autofocus Performance
    4. 4k Video Quality
    5. 4k Video Rolling Shutter Effect
  10. Full HD Video
    1. FHD Video Frame Rate
    2. FHD Video Internal Recording
    3. FHD Video Autofocus Performance
    4. FHD Video Quality
    5. FHD Video Rolling Shutter Effect
  11. Video Image Quality
    1. Video Dynamic Range
    2. Luminosity Patch Detection
  12. Storage And Connectivity
    1. Storage
    2. Inputs / Outputs
  13. Comments

Sony α7 IV vs Panasonic LUMIX S5 II

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sony α7 IV
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II

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Sony α7 IV Picture
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Picture
Body Type
SLR-Style
Mirrorless
Yes
Sensor Size
Full Frame
Body Type
SLR-Style
Mirrorless
Yes
Sensor Size
Full Frame
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  5. Landscape
  6. Portraits
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  3. Video
  4. Brands
  5. Full-Frame Mirrorless
  6. Low Light
  7. Panasonic

Variants

  • α7 IV (Black (Body Only))
  • α7 IV (Black W/ 24-105mm lens)
  • LUMIX S5 II (Black (Body Only))
  • LUMIX S5 II (Black W/ 20-60mm Lens)

Review

See Sony α7 IV Review
See Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Review
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Our Verdict

Sony α7 IV

Panasonic LUMIX S5 II

The Sony α7 IV and the Panasonic LUMIX S5 II are both excellent hybrid cameras, each with their own advantages. The Sony has a much more reliable autofocus system, particularly for taking photos. It also has a better overall battery life and a more established lens ecosystem. On the flip side, the Panasonic has more advanced video features, with 6k recording, vectorscope functionality, and the option to add RAW video output with a paid software upgrade.

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